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Sheriff, fire and code enforcement report July activity; Yucaipa sees drop in unsheltered count
Summary
Sheriff’s office reported July service statistics, the fire chief described recent wildfire response and training, and code enforcement reviewed July casework; the city logged higher call volume but fewer unsheltered individuals compared with 2024.
The council heard monthly public‑safety reports Monday covering July activity from the sheriff’s station, Yucaipa Fire and code enforcement.
Captain Brandon Wiebel, newly assigned to the Yucaipa station, introduced himself and presented July calls for service and crime statistics. The station recorded 3,659 calls for service in July (about 500 more than in June) while maintaining an average emergency response time near three minutes, staff reported. Part I crime counts included reported robberies, 22 aggravated assaults, seven burglaries, 18 thefts and two vehicle thefts; the department reported 95 arrests for the month with 63 adult bookings. The solution‑oriented policing team handled transient‑related matters and coordinated with business owners; code enforcement reported a drop in app reports for fireworks and responded to transient camps.
Interim Fire Chief (reporting by phone) said Yucaipa Fire handled 781 calls for service in July and assisted on a multi‑agency response to a Potato Canyon wildfire that burned roughly 1.5 acres and threatened nearby structures. Staff credited air tankers, water tenders and prompt ground attack for rapid containment and stressed the need for post‑fire mopup for public safety. The chief noted training gains — staff certified in wildland chainsaw operation — and described multi‑agency enforcement that reduced aerial fireworks incidents over the July period; CAL FIRE seized several hundred pounds of illegal fireworks during operations.
Code Enforcement reported 44 new cases in July, 10 of which were resolved within the month. Inspectors completed 94 inspections and closed 67 cases; citation fees collected exceeded $10,000. Code enforcement illustrated transient‑camp cleanups and property cleanups accomplished by staff and partners.
Councilmembers had no substantive policy actions tied to the reports but thanked staff and law‑enforcement partners for their work. Chief and sheriff staff responded to technical questions about enforcement and public‑safety coordination.
